Definitions by I Saw U2 Live Twice

Queensryche 

an intelligent progressive heavy metal band from Seattle. They released their first album in 1983 and has always stood out from other heavy metal bands in the 80s and beyond. They released the concept album "Operation Mindcrime" in 1988, earning the respect of fans and critics alike. Singer/keyboardist Geoff Tate has a stunning voice often described as "operatic". All of their albums range from good to great. Check out "Mindcrime", "Empire", "Tribe" and "The Art of Live".

I saw Queensryche at a club near a university 2 years ago and they are dynamic performers. Queensryche, who are inspired by Pink Floyd and Rush and other bands, are often referred to as the "thinking man's heavy metal band". Check them out live.

Queensryche by I Saw U2 Live Twice November 9, 2008

Ziggy Marley

a son of Bob Marley who is a reggae superstar in his own right. He performed with his brother Stephen and 2 sisters in the Melody Makers in the 20th century and now is on his own, as is all the other Melody Makers. He is true to his legendary father's legacy.

I saw Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers as an opening act for the B-52s in 1990, as an opener for Midnight Oil in 1993 and as a headlining act in 1998. It was great Caribbean rock'n'roll and good vibes each time. See Ziggy Marley for top-quality reggae.

Ziggy Marley by I Saw U2 Live Twice November 9, 2008

reggae 

quite simply, reggae is a soulful Carribean form of rock'n'roll. Inspired by American soul, ska, calypso and other Carribean music styles, reggae is usually in a laid back arrangement, relaxed and based on guitars. Reggae was invented in Jamaica but there are other performers in other countries that perform reggae. Many bands in various other rock styles have written reggae-influenced songs. Many reggae songs have scored international success over the past 25 years or so. Reggae is usually about island life, celebrating life in spite of poverty and oppression, sunshine, peace, racial equality, sometimes "ganja" and sometimes Rastafari.

Some world-wide reggae hits:

"Tomorrow People" - Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers
"Can You Be Loved" - Bob Marleyand the Wailers
"Bad Boys (Theme from COPS)" - Inner Circle
"Red Red Wine" - UB40
"Pass the Dutchie" - Musical Youth
"Smoke Two Joints" - the Togues (sp?)
"Electric Avenue" - Eddy Grant

and some reggae and reggae-inspired hits from artists in other genres:

"I Shot the Sheriff" - Eric Clapton
"Down Under" - Men at Work
"Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" - Culture Club
"The Tide is High" - Blondie
"Bobo Tempo" - Huey Lewis and the News
"Heart" - Nick Lowe

and many others, too numerous to list here.

reggae by I Saw U2 Live Twice November 9, 2008

muckety-mucks 

an American used to denote pompous, rich, stuffy, vainglorious, snobby aristocracy types who think they rule the world. Even if that is so, there are millions of planets orbiting millions of stars in this galaxy and in millions of galaxies, so the muckety-mucks can put that in their pipes and smoke it.

when I was eating at an Olive Garden in downtown Toronto, I asked this righteous babe of a waitress where the reputed Eaton mall was and what kind of people shop there. I had to define "muckety-mucks" to her since that term isn't used in Canada. I explained "fatcat", and had to define that word for her, too. She explained to me where I needed to go and remarked about my American vocabulary. We talked some more, then I payed the bill and laid down the tip and I was on my way.

muckety-mucks by I Saw U2 Live Twice November 9, 2008

long haired Jesus 

simply, a man with long hair, usually down to the shoulders. Jesus has long hair.

Yesterday a man with a crewcut called me a long haired Jesus.

long haired Jesus by I Saw U2 Live Twice November 9, 2008

george harrison 

1. he was a member of the legendary British rock'n'roll band the Beatles. He also had a solo hit with the first song I ever learned, which was "My Sweet Lord". The "alleluia" chorus just stuck in my head like marshmellow cream on a graham cracker. I always recognized it when it starting playing on the radio. Also, his hit "I Got My Mind Set on You" hit the top of the charts right after I got my discharge from military service. People can say what they will but George has written songs that mark important milestones in my life. R.I.P. George

2. a famous American bird expert

1. The George Harrison Cloud 9 CD is excellent.

2. The bird expert George Harrison is featured in the magazine Birds and Blooms.

george harrison by I Saw U2 Live Twice November 8, 2008

godawful 

wretched, horrible, extremely lousy

the pop charts and the radio over the last 10 years have been dominated by a lot of godawful crap.

godawful by I Saw U2 Live Twice November 8, 2008